Meijer Inc. Recalls Firepits; Product Can Tip Over and Pose a Fire Hazard
USMeijer Inc. Recalls Firepits; Product Can Tip Over and Pose a Fire Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The legs of the firepit can bend or snap off during use, causing the firepit to tip over and in turn the fire can escape. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves the Grand Gourmet metal wood-burning firepits model FSQ279. The firepit is black, has four legs and two spark guards on top. It measures 27 inches wide by 27 inches deep by 25 1/2 inches high. The model number can be found on the cover page of the product manual.
Affected Products
Grand Gourmet Firepits
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Meijer-Inc-Recalls-Firepits-Product-Can-Tip-Over-and-Pose-a-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Meijer Inc. Recalls Firepits; Product Can Tip Over and Pose a Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/ee8740b33bdf46dfb17f633a0ce513e1.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Firepit |
| Hazards › Name | The legs of the firepit can bend or snap off during use, causing the firepit to tip over and in turn the fire can escape. This poses a fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received reports of two incidents in which the legs of the firepits bowed in and buckled. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Grand Gourmet Firepits |
| Products › Type | Fireplaces & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1943 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 6,000 |
| Recall I D | 4115 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled firepits immediately and return them to their nearest Meijer retailer for a full refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Meijer retail stores in Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky from September 2004 through August 2007 for about $60. |
| Recall Date | 2007-11-27T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves the Grand Gourmet metal wood-burning firepits model FSQ279. The firepit is black, has four legs and two spark guards on top. It measures 27 inches wide by 27 inches deep by 25 1/2 inches high. The model number can be found on the cover page of the product manual. |
| Distributors › Name | Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich. |
| Recall Number | 08101 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Meijer toll-free at (866) 280-8419 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET or visit the company's Web site at www.meijer.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |
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